It’s all about competition in today’s post. And don’t tell me you don’t have any. Knowing your competitors is critical to building a strong business, and it’s an important aspect of your marketing. It helps you know where you fit into the marketplace, what your price ranges should be, and how you’re better than the[.....]

Most business owners have experienced difficult times–periods when your finances were lean or business performance didn’t quite meet your expectations. But when a business is teetering on the brink of failure, you have two choices: You can throw in the towel or persevere despite the odds. Take a look at eight entrepreneurs who could’ve given[.....]

Here’s some heartening news: business don’t fail anywhere as fast or as frequently as commonly believed.In fact, 67% of start-ups were still in business after four years, according to a recent study by the SBA reported in USA Today. Now, that’s a far cry from what we usually hear, which usually claims that 90% (or[.....]

Can I share a secret with you? I love working out. So much that several years ago I considered a career in fitness. I modeled for Reebok and Ironman magazine, made it to the final round for hosting a fitness TV show,